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Armed Security Officer, Security Operations, Blount, FT, Varied

Prisma Health
United States, Tennessee, Maryville
907 East Lamar Alexander Parkway (Show on map)
Jul 22, 2025

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Assists in providing a safe and secure environment for team members, physicians, patients, and visitors by providing a visible deterrence to crime and responding to calls of assistance.

Essential Functions

  • Patrols assigned areas of the hospital's main campus and associated properties.

  • Investigates security incidents and violations and pursues the appropriate course of action.

  • Interviews victims and witnesses to obtain information regarding violations, accidents, and security-related incidents.

  • Prepares reports of security-related incidents.

  • Issues parking citations and provides traffic control when necessary.

  • On an assigned shift, operates patrol vehicle or specialized security equipment or walks to observe for suspicious activities or persons.

  • Assists law enforcement agencies at their request while on hospital property.

  • Participates in annual in-service training and other training programs.

  • Provides security escorts to visitors and staff members.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

  • This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

  • Education - High school diploma, GED or equivalent.

  • Experience - No experience required. Two (2) years of security experience with at leastOne (1) year experience in hospital setting preferred.

In Lieu Of

  • NA

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

  • Must possess a valid driver's license.

  • Certification as an armed security officer preferred.

  • Baton, Cuff, and Taser certification preferred.

  • Must pass State required armed guard training, law enforcement bonding, law enforcement background check, law enforcement psychological evaluation, law enforcement weapons qualifications, annual law enforcement in-service training and other qualifications for licensing such as baton, chemical, handcuff, taser, IAHSS Basic, etc.

  • Full-time sworn peace officers are exempt from the licensing requirement per TCA 62-35-103 as well as Private Protective Services Rule 0780-05-02-03.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Must understand hospital security responsibilities and operations.

  • Must know the importance of punctuality, dependability, professional appearance, willingness to assist others, and adapt to change in responsibilities.

  • Must be able to identify security risks and take proper actions without direct supervision.

  • Must be skilled in report writing, proper response, customer service, and emergency protocols.

  • Able to protect themselves and others during altercations and calmly handle odd and sporadic incidents without hesitation.

  • Able to remain calm under stressful situations. Professionally and courteously interact with visitors/patients.

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Blount Memorial Hospital

Facility

8001 Blount Memorial Hospital, Inc.

Department

80018305 Security Operations

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